Gavin Jackson
Gavin Jackson graduated with a visual journalism degree from Kent State University in 2008 and has been in the news industry ever since. He has worked at newspapers in Ohio, Louisiana and most recently in South Carolina at the Florence Morning News and Charleston Post and Courier.
Gavin's career as a multi-faceted journalist began in 2011 at the Morning News where he wrote, shot photos and video for daily stories in print, online and broadcast. His local political coverage got him hired onto The Post and Courier’s Statehouse bureau team in fall 2015. He covered the presidential primaries, Gov. Nikki Haley, the legislature and more. South Carolina ETV hired him in 2017 as their only news and public affairs reporter in an effort to grow SCETV’s news presence.
Gavin hosts SCETV’s weekly public affairs show This Week in South Carolina and the weekly South Carolina Lede podcast.
Stories
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A Wind Down to Remember
June 11, 2022June 11, 2022 — Host Gavin Jackson and producer A.T. Shire present an extended Wind Down section. Stay tuned for next Tuesday’s podcast, feature the latest on several top congressional primaries and highlights from the Democratic gubernatorial debate. Plus, we want to hear... -
This Week in South Carolina | SC's District Seven Primary Race
June 10, 2022On a special "This Week in South Carolina," an in-depth look at the primary race in South Carolina's district seven leading up to election day. Be sure to follow Gavin on Twitter @GavinJackson. Did you know Gavin has a Podcast? You can listen here @SCledepod. For more... -
Hurricane Hype
June 07, 2022June 7, 2022 — An update on early voting in the Palmetto State; a preview of this week's Democratic gubernatorial primary debate; an in-depth look at what forecasters are calling an above average hurricane season; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a... -
Pumping Up Prices and Populations
June 04, 2022June 4, 2022 — An in-depth look at the findings of the latest Winthrop University Poll on reactions to the 2020 election, racial divides, and the 2022 congressional races; the latest on early voting in the Palmetto State; new unemployment data; and more. Plus, we want to... -
SC Lede: Criminal Domestic Violence (Re-Release)
May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 — On this episode of the South Carolina Lede, originally released in August 2019, host Gavin Jackson speaks with human rights advocate Dr. Sonya Lewis about the issue of criminal domestic violence in the Palmetto State. Lewis was recently killed by a hit and run... -
Thar Be Bear Territory...
May 21, 2022May 22, 2022 — A final recap of the 2022 regular state legislative session; a look at the latest economic news, including weeks of market declines; information about the recent earthquakes hitting the Palmetto State; and more. Plus, we want to hear from you! Leave us a...
